Nickle S. wrote:
VetraLens,
This is what I'm looking at adding at some point, I don't think it's necessary to delay a build for lack of 3.0 on the mobo:
"CF Slot: CF I / CF I Pro / CF I Pro II / CF I Elite Pro / CF I Elite Pro / CF I ultra II / Shoot & Store CF / CF II / CF II Magicstor / CF II Ultimate / CF-Digital Film / CF 3.0 / CF 4.0 / EXTREME III CF / EXTREME CF / ULTRA II CF / HS CF / XS-XS CF / CF ELITE PRO / CF PRO / CF PRO II"
And: Requires adapter: HS RS MMC / RS MMC / RS MMC 4.0 / MMC Mobile / MMC Micro / mini SD / HS mini SD
Like that huh? Interesting. Kind of cheating in a way but still interesting.
Excellent choice. From all of my research into mobo's, Gigabyte and ASUS may build the best mobo's, but Gigabyte might even rank ahead of ASUS in quality control. And you're all set with USB 3.0.
Nickle S. wrote:
Excellent choice. From all of my research into mobo's, Gigabyte and ASUS may build the best mobo's, but Gigabyte might even rank ahead of ASUS in quality control. And you're all set with USB 3.0.
Nicholas
www.copperhillimages.com
I'm keeping all this info in mind in case I ever build. Great thread.
Is it always like this for computer components, or just for the new USB 3.0?
Dpic_artic,
I think computer components are upgraded even faster than D-SLR's, so at some point you have to jump in. My philosophy has been to go for state-of-the-art, probably overpriced parts to keep my rig current for as long as possible. Ten months ago when I had my computer built, VelociRaptors had established themselves as very reliable, earlier iterations weren't. And at that time, SSD's still had a lot of problems, so I passed on them, but it seems that most of those firmware issues have been sorted out, and they're getting cheaper, too.
So you have to pick a good point to jump in with parts that have a track record. Yes, I agree, don't wait too long.
I think computer components are upgraded even faster than D-SLR's, so at some point you have to jump in. My philosophy has been to go for state-of-the-art, probably overpriced parts to keep my rig current for as long as possible. Ten months ago when I had my computer built, VelociRaptors had established themselves as very reliable, earlier iterations weren't. And at that time, SSD's still had a lot of problems, so I passed on them, but it seems that most of those firmware issues have been sorted out, and they're getting cheaper, too.
So you have to pick a good point to jump in with parts that have a track record. Yes, I agree, don't wait too long.
Thanks. What would be a good monitor? I'm looking in the 25" area probably. Samsungs sound pretty good. It would be for not only photo editing, but ocassionally for playing movies, possibly.
Here is a great starting point: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/
Check out the "latest news" for new monitors coming.
The Golden Rule for photo-editing is to use an IPS panel whereas TN panels are better for video/gaming. If all you are doing on your PC is image-editing, I strongly recomend an IPS panel. But if you'll be watching movies or gaming, you should consider other options. This is my monitor:
Marching to my own drummer, this Samsung is a TN panel and the photo-purists will tell you to forget about it. I bought this monitor to use with my custom-PC but if it didn't handle my images and movies properly, I was going to give it to my wife and take back my Gateway 24", a beautiful IPS-screen, BTW.
This Samsung is a killer monitor for photography and video, the only downside is the viewing angle - you must stay centered with the screen, if you veer off too far, you'll get shadowing. This is the nature of TN panels, but once you get used to it, it can become a non-issue. On the positive side, you would not believe the picture it produces for video/streams. DVD's and Blu-Ray's look absolutely stunning, and if you are a gamer, you'd be in heaven. People who come into our office and see my photography on this screen cannot believe that it isn't designed primarily for photography, but you must realize the monitor is working with a killer graphics card, too, the nVidia 295GTX. I've had it hooked up to our other computer with a GT9600 card and it doesn't lose much.
The website I posted has a ton of information about monitors, but don't think that all TN panels are junk, quite the contrary. You sound like your needs are pretty much like mine as to wanting a versatile monitor. BTW, I bought that Samsung a year ago from Amazon and paid $450, so I think you're getting a great deal.
Thanks Nicholas. I really wouldn't be doing any gaming, and only movies every now and then. So I would like whatever would look best for photo editing, while still looking decent for video. So did you diagnose why it didn't work with your custom built PC? What is the difference between IPS and TN panels? Just the view angles?
Yes, very liberal. 
